Prosecutor Castro killed in ambush

CEBU, Philippines — Controversial prosecutor Mary Ann Castro was killed in an ambush by still unidentified assailant last night along Escario Street, Cebu City.

Chief Insp. Eduard Sanchez, chief of the Cebu City Police Station 2, said the victim was driving her Nissan Juke on her way to Capitol area when the ambush happened. Police are looking at personal grudge and her work as prosecutor as possible motives behind the killing.

Castro had been involved in several controversies while she was still assigned in Cebu City. In fact, she had been suspended three times by the Department of Justice over various administrative cases.

Her marriage to Leodegreco Sanchez, son of former vice governor Gregorio Sanchez, was most recent controversy. She is currently assigned as prosecutor in Masbate City. — FPL (FREEMAN)